LOCAL NWAEP SCREENINGS: WSP’s Seattle Office

Join NWAEP/NAEP host Sam Schoevaars at WSP’s Seattle Office (1001 4th Ave, 31^st Floor, Seattle, WA 98154) to view the workshop in person. Please register by September 16^th so Sam knows how many will be attending. Please register for this event if you will be attending the in-person screenings. For more information on the webinar from NAEP, or to register through NAEP to directly stream the webinar yourself, please click below

2026 Virtual NAEP Workshop

The State of AI in Environmental Review:
Federal & State Agency Perspectives 

September 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This workshop will provide a timely overview of how federal and state agencies are advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental planning and NEPA processes. Speakers from CEQ (invited), DOE (invited), national laboratories, federal and state agencies will highlight recent policy developments, pilot programs such as PermitAI, and emerging best practices for integrating AI into environmental reviews. The session will explore practical applications, including document analysis, data integration, and workflow efficiencies, while also addressing challenges related to transparency, data quality, and ethical considerations. Attendees will gain insight into how agencies are approaching implementation, where opportunities exist for practitioners, and what to expect in the near-term regulatory and technological landscape. The workshop will include time for moderated discussion and audience Q&A to encourage knowledge sharing across the NAEP community.

Learning objectives: Participants will learn how federal and state agencies are using artificial intelligence, digital tools, and data-driven approaches to modernize environmental review and permitting processes. The workshop will highlight practical implementation examples, emerging policy considerations, and lessons learned from agency and practitioner perspectives. 

View Virtual Workshop Agenda and Register Here

This event is not presented or sponsored by NWAEP, it is shared as a courtesy to our parent national organization National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). Please check NAEP Events Page for more details on all NAEP events and registration.